The 27-year-old on Friday signed for City for a reported fee of £50 million.
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker (L) (Photo: Facebook)
After becoming the world’s most expensive defender (via a reported £50 million deal to Manchester City), Kyle Walker paid tribute to Tottenham Hotspur and their fans in a touching post as he bid farewell to the Lilywhites after eight seasons of service.
Walker uploaded a video of himself, in which he is seen playing across different seasons, on his Facebook page with the caption: “To Tottenham Hotspur , my teammates and all of the amazing fans. I just want to say a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for me and all of your support over the past 8 years. I had a brilliant time at the club and can take many special memories away with me. Thank you”.
The 27-year-old had a difficult start to life at White Hart Lane, for while his physical attributes were impressive, he was often found lacking in technical departments like passing, crossing etc.
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Initially spending the first two seasons at loan in the Championship with Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers, respectively, Walker established himself as Spurs’ first choice right-back from the 2011-12 season onwards.
From being seen as a talented but inconsistent prospect, Walker worked hard on all aspects of his game to become a well-rounded defender and was widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the league in the past few seasons.
There is no denying that Walker is a top-notch talent but his reported transfer fee of £50 million has beggared belief and is emblematic of the hype that surrounds British players in the current transfer market.
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